Top Picks Analysis: The Falcons and general manager Thomas Dimitroff were
intent on rebuilding the cornerback position after releasing Dunta Robinson
and losing Brent Grimes in free agency to Miami. Atlanta moved past Minnesota
in the first round to nab Trufant and supplemented that by selecting Alford in
the second. Trufant has prototypical NFL size and athleticism along with quick
feet, while Alford is smaller but flashes excellent closing speed.

Best Value Pick: Toilolo was overshadowed at Stanford by Zach Ertz but he
projects as a solid tight end in his own right and could be the replacement
for Tony Gonzalez in a year or two. At 6-foot-8 and 260 pounds, Toilolo is a
massive player who has great leaping ability and could be a huge red zone
threat down the line.

Questionable Calls: Alford is not all that good in press coverage and has a
hard time in run support so he may turn out to be a one-dimensional player for
Atlanta.

Summary: Dimitroff replenished his secondary, added a possible heir to
Gonzalez, and took a flyer on some defensive line depth by selecting Goodman
and Maponga. A sold, if unspectacular haul in Dixie.